Category: compact SUV

  • 2020 Mazda CX-30 – Drive Review

     Slotted in between the CX-3 and CX-5, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 provides lots of sporty performance, a refined cabin and good looks. Based on the new Mazda3 platform it’s powered by the same “Skyactiv-G’ 186-horsepower 2.5-L engine and 6-speed automatic as used in both the Mazda3 and the CX-5. Read more about the CX-30 here.…

  • 2020 Toyota RAV4 – Drive Review

     Twenty-five years after coming on the U.S. auto scene the RAV4 continues to be a top seller. Redone for 2019, 2020 bings a new TRD Off-Road model. There’s a model for everyone in the RAV4 line up with the promise of a high performance model for 2021. Check it out here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2021 Kia Seltos – First Drive

    The Seltos is an all-new model from Kia in the compact SUV segment. It’s loaded with nice features and priced to be a good value. It seats five and has decent cargo space. No matter if you are an urbanite or a suburbanite, the Seltos is worth a look. Have that look right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Ford Escape – First Drive

    Ford has redone the Escape for 2020 with new architecture, a more car-like design, added safety features and a choice of four engines. Two gasoline engines, two hybrids and front- or all-wheel drive are yours to choose from. Here’s a look at my drive of one of the hybrids. Click here. @1ChicagoCarGuy  

  • 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 – Drive Review

    Mercedes-Benz has freshened its premium compact GLC 300 SUV for 2020.  Engine power is upped to 255-hp. New front and rear design enhancements and a refined interior make for stylish driving. The GLC is a well designed and good looking compact SUV that is well suited to urban living. The overall exterior size makes the…

  • 2020 Honda CR-V – Drive Review

    Honda’s CR-V is one of the original compact SUVs and America’s best-selling crossover of the past two decades Now for 2020 this fifth-gen CR-V has been freshened with a new look up front featuring a new grille and fascia. In back there’s new taillights, and new 19-inch wheels as well as new designs for the…

  • 2020 Lexus UX – Drive Review

    First introduced for 2019 the Lexus UX premium compact crossover has gotten a few upgrades for 2020. Available as the FWD UX 200 and the AWD UX 250h, the Lexus UX provides decent driving dynamics with good acceleration, balanced ride and handling in a refined driving environment. Check it out here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – Drive Review

    Mitsubishi’s best-selling model, the Outlander Sport, has been redesigned for 2020. Overall the Outlander Sport offers reasonable value and might just make a good choice for those on a tight budget but needing the versatility of a crossover SUV. It’s a crossover SUV designed for the city and does provide good versatility. There are ten…

  • 2020 Acura RDX – Drive Review

    The 2020 Acura RDX represents a good value in the premium compact SUV. It has a nice luxury feel, interesting styling, sporty performance, refined ride and handling, decent fuel economy as well as a roomy interior. This third generation RDX  was new-from-the-ground-up in 2019 with new styling, both in and out and a new 272-HP engine.…

  • 2020 Volvo XC40 – Drive Review

    The Volvo XC40 provides an overall very satisfying driving experience. It’s quiet with a nice open and spacious feeling in the cabin, seat design is very comfortable for long road trips, has a smooth ride but yet the suspension is tuned for sporty handling, and the engine provides plenty of zip. In a pinch its…